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How to Buy a Home in Ottawa: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Buyers

How to Buy a Home in Ottawa: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Buyers

Corinne Campbell
Published on: 02/01/2026

A complete step-by-step guide to buying your first home in Ottawa — mortgage pre-approval, FHSA, HBP, land transfer tax, home inspections, lawyers, and closing day, all explained clearly.

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